Audi A8 D5 or Lexus LS XF50?

2017–present vs 2017–present · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: A8 D5 5,192 mm, LS XF50 5,235 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: A8 D5 505 l, LS XF50 480 l.
Lowest consumption: A8 D5 2.5 l/100 km, LS XF50 6.4 l/100 km.
Power: A8 D5 210–420 kW, LS XF50 232–310 kW.
Standard equipment: A8 D5 40 items (Basis), LS XF50 49 items (Executive).
On Autodrom: LS XF50 from €15,100 (1 listing); no A8 D5 is listed right now.

Audi A8 D52017–present · 6 engines · Basis, L, Advance, BusinessSpecifications →Listings →

Lexus LS XF502017–present · 5 engines · Executive, President, Comfort, LuxurySpecifications →1 listing from €15,100 →

Only differences

better value

	Audi A8 D52017–presentno listings	Lexus LS XF502017–present1 listing · from €15,100
Dimensions
Length	Length5,172 mm–5,192 mm	Length5,235 mm
Width	Width1,945 mm	Width1,900 mm
Height	Height1,473 mm	Height1,450 mm–1,460 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,998 mm	Wheelbase3,125 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume390 l–505 l	Trunk volume430 l–480 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,895 kg–2,265 kg	Curb weight2,020 kg–2,270 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–82 l	Fuel tank82 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2017–present	Production years2017–present
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines5
Power	Power210–420 kW (286–571 hp)	Power232–310 kW (315–421 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–4.0	Displacement (l)3.4–3.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid	FuelHybrid, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption2.5 l/100 km · 60 TFSI e quattro	Lowest consumption6.4 l/100 km · LS 500h
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · S8 4.0 TFSI quattro	Best 0–100 km/h5 s · LS 500
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBasis · Executive
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim40 · Basis	Items in the base trim49 · Executive
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim45 · L	Items in the top trim53 · President
Equipment · Comfort12 · 16
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control✓	Multi-zone Climate Control✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control✓	Adaptive Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking—	Automatic Parking✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
360° Camera	360° Camera—	360° Camera✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Head-up Display	Head-up Display—	Head-up Display✓
Drive Mode Selection	Drive Mode Selection—	Drive Mode Selection✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate✓	Power Tailgate—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension✓	Air suspension✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 6
Leather	Leather✓	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats✓
Ventilated Front Seats	Ventilated Front Seats—	Ventilated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory✓	Driver's Seat Memory✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 6
Premium Audio System	Premium Audio System—	Premium Audio System✓
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto—
Wireless Phone Charging	Wireless Phone Charging—	Wireless Phone Charging✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app✓	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Adaptive Headlights	Adaptive Headlights—	Adaptive Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety12 · 14
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Blind Spot Monitor	Blind Spot Monitor—	Blind Spot Monitor✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Two-way Alarm	Two-way Alarm—	Two-way Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
R19 Wheels	R19 Wheels—	R19 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€15,100

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Audi A8 D5 or Lexus LS XF50?

Length: Lexus LS XF50 5,235 mm, Audi A8 D5 5,192 mm (a 43 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,125 vs 2,998 mm. Boot: 480 vs 505 l.

Which uses less fuel — Audi A8 D5 or Lexus LS XF50?

The most frugal Audi A8 D5 uses 2.5 l/100 km (60 TFSI e quattro); the most frugal Lexus LS XF50 6.4 l/100 km (LS 500h).

Which is more powerful — Audi A8 D5 or Lexus LS XF50?

The strongest Audi A8 D5 makes 420 kW (571 hp) (S8 4.0 TFSI quattro); the strongest Lexus LS XF50 310 kW (421 hp) (LS 500).

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